AJA FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer FS-MINI DVT

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AJA FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer. The AJA FS-Mini is a portable broadcast-quality utility frame synchronizer supporting frame synchronization of untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals. Its compact design fits behind a monitor, on the back of a rack, or on a camera rig to provide a flexible way of synchronizing and converting a wide range of video formats to the house standard in broadcast engineering and live event applications.

The FS-Mini offers 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output, and 2-channel RCA audio output. It also features a reference input for locking to a local reference, and it allows high-quality up-, down-, and cross-conversion.

Portable 3G-SDI Utility Frame Sync
SDI and HDMI Simultaneous Outputs
Sync/Convert Formats to House Standard
2-Channel RCA Audio Output
Reference Input
Up-, Down-, and Cross-Conversion
Local DIP Switch or USB Software Control
Locking Power Supply Included

AJA FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer

The AJA FS-Mini is a portable broadcast-quality utility frame synchronizer supporting frame synchronization of untimed 3G-SDI, HD, and SD video signals. Its compact design fits behind a monitor, on the back of a rack, or on a camera rig to provide a flexible way of synchronizing and converting a wide range of video formats to the house standard in broadcast engineering and live event applications. The FS-Mini offers 3G-SDI input and output, HDMI output, and 2-channel RCA audio output. It also features a reference input for locking to a local reference, and it allows high-quality up-, down-, and cross-conversion. The device can be controlled via local DIP switches or over USB with AJA's free Mini-Config application for Mac and Windows.

The FS-Mini accepts an untimed signal, frame syncs it, processes it, and automatically routes it to the SDI output for use in production and at the same time to the HDMI output for monitoring. You can select which two channels of audio are routed to the RCA audio monitor outputs. A locking power adapter is included, and an optional D-Tap cable can be used for incorporating battery power in remote locations.

Utility frame sync function; times input signals to an external reference
Supports bi-level and tri-level references
High-quality 10-bit video processing
Low-latency processing; nominal video delay of 1 frame
Freeze (on input signal loss) to black or last good frame
Synchronizes 3G, HD, and SD video formats
Simultaneous SDI and HDMI outputs
16-channel embedded SDI audio I/O
8-channel HDMI output audio
2-channel RCA-style analog outputs at -10 dBV (nominal)
Utility frame rate conversion; supports 3:2 pulldown
Up-, down-, and cross-conversion between 3G, HD, and SD video formats
AFD input detection; down-convert control
Simple configuration via a DIP switch or USB port and the free downloadable Mini-Config software for Mac/Windows
Universal input 5V power supply included

Frame rate conversion/film cadence removal/insertion: 3:2
Freeze (on input signal loss) to black or last good frame
AFD input detection, down-convert control
Nominal video delay for HD/SD: 1 frame

10-bit hardware conversion
4x3 Pillar: results in a 4x3 image at the center screen with black sidebars
14x9 Pillar: results in a 4x3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black side bars
Full Screen: results in a 4x3 image stretched horizontally to fill in a 16x9 screen
Letterbox to Full: results in the image zoomed to fill the full screen
Wide Zoom: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16x9 screen; this setting will introduce a small aspect ratio change

10-bit hardware conversion
Crop: image is cropped to fit a new screen size
Anamorphic: HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio
14x9: image is reduced slightly with the aspect ratio preserved; black is added to the top and bottom, and the left and right sides are cropped
Auto AFD: automatically selects the best down-convert mode based on the input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code
Letterbox: image is reduced with a black top and bottom added to the image area with the aspect ratio preserved

10-bit hardware conversion
1080i to 720p
720p to 1080i
720p to 1080PsF

Letterbox: transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image
H Crop: produces a horizontally stretched effect on the image; transforms anamorphic SD to full frame
SD Pillarbox: produces an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center
V Crop: transforms SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image
14x9: anamorphic to 14x9 conversion

Supports pass-through of PCM embedded audio
Supports pass-through of non-PCM audio when the source is in time with the selected SDI In or Ext Ref (non-PCM audio is not supported during frame sync operation)
All other ANC data is not passed

The FS-Mini does not encode the HDMI output with HDCP encryption
By definition, HD-SDI inputs to the FS-Mini are unencrypted
The HDMI specification requires HDMI monitors to support unencrypted inputs

Lock to an external reference
Lock to SDI input
Free run

USB port used with an included USB cable and free Mini-Config software application to configure the device via PC or Mac

AJA's free Mini-Config software for Mac and Windows can be used with any USB-enabled AJA Mini-Converter and provides an easy-to-use graphical interface with detailed information about the current input and output formats

Video Input	1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI on BNC SMPTE-259/292/424 Single-Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
Input Formats	1920 x 1080p at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps 1920 x 1080PsF at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 1920 x 1080i at 50, 59.94, 60 fps 1280 x 720p at 50, 59.94, 60 fps 625i at 50 fps 525i at 59.94 fps
Video Output	1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI on BNC SMPTE-259/292/424 Single-Link 3G-SDI Level A, SMPTE-425-1
Output Formats	1080p at 23.98 fps (for 23.98 fps Inputs) 1080p at 24 fps (for 24 fps Inputs) 1080p at 25 fps (for 50 fps Inputs) 1080p at 29.97 fps (for 59.94 fps Inputs) 1080p at 30 fps (for 60 fps Inputs) 1080p at 50 fps (for 50 fps Inputs) 1080p at 59.94 fps (for 23.98/59.94 fps Inputs) 1080p at 60 fps (for 24/30/60 fps Inputs) 1080PsF at 23.98 fps (for 23.98 fps Inputs) 1080PsF at 24 fps (for 24 fps Inputs) 1080PsF at 25 fps (for 50 fps Inputs) 1080PsF at 29.97 fps (for 59.94 fps Inputs) 1080PsF at 30 fps (for 30/60 fps Inputs) 1080i at 59.94 fps (for 23.98/59.94 fps Inputs) 1080i at 60 fps (for 24/30/60 fps Inputs) 1080i at 50 fps (for 25/50 fps Inputs) 720p at 50 fps (for 50 fps Inputs) 720p at 59.94 fps (for 23.98/59.94 fps Inputs) 720p at 60 fps (for 24/30/60 fps Inputs) 625i at 50 fps (for 25/50 fps Inputs) 525i at 59.94 fps (for 23.98/59.94 fps Inputs)
Monitor Output	1 x HDMI Type A Color Space: YCbCr or RGB Bit Depth: 8/10-Bit RGB Range: SMPTE or Full Range
Audio Input/Output	SDI Embedded Input/Output: 48 kHz Sample Rate 16-Channels, 24-Bit (20-Bit SD), SMPTE-272/299 2- or 8-Channel HDMI Audio Output 2 x RCA Analog Outputs at -10 dBu (Nominal)
Reference Input	1 x BNC External Blackburst or Tri-Level Sync 75 Ohms, Terminating
Other I/O	1 x USB
Power	5 VDC Regulated, 9 W
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 140°F / -40 to 60°C
Relative Humidity	10 to 90%, Non-Condensing
Operating Altitude	<10,000' / <3000 m
Dimensions	5.8 x 3.1 x 1" / 147.3 x 78.7 x 25 mm
Weight	11.2 oz / 317.5 g
Package Weight	0.76Kg
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	18.29cm x 14.22cm x 10.67cm

In The Box

1 x AJA FS-Mini Frame Synchronizer
1 x AJA DWP-U-R1 Worldwide Power Supply for AJA Mini-Converters
1 x USB Cable
1 x Limited 5-Year Warranty

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